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SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Bury
Salary: £112.50 per day
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term
Educato Recruitment are working with a welcoming and specialist SEN primary school in Bury to recruit a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to work in a nurturing specialist environment supporting children with a range of additional needs. The school places a strong emphasis on developing communication, independence, social skills and confidence alongside academic progress.
The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide personalised support, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their individual goals.
The Role
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs.
- Support children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, MLD, SLD and communication needs.
- Assist pupils with accessing lessons and completing learning activities.
- Support communication, social development and emotional regulation.
- Implement strategies outlined within pupils' EHCPs.
- Encourage independence and develop pupils' life skills.
- Support positive behaviour using a calm and consistent approach.
- Work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team.
- Participate in sensory, creative, physical and practical activities.
- Create positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
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The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience working with children, particularly within an SEN setting, is desirable.
- Experience supporting children with Autism, ADHD, MLD, SLD or complex needs would be advantageous.
- Patient, calm and resilient in your approach.
- Able to build strong relationships with children and understand their individual needs.
- Proactive and confident using your own initiative.
- Passionate about helping children develop and reach their potential.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
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What We Offer
- £112.50 per day.
- Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm.
- Full-time position starting September 2026.
- Long-term opportunity for the full academic year.
- Potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.
- Weekly pay.
- Free CPD and training opportunities.
- Dedicated support from your Educato Recruitment consultant.
If you're passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and want to work in a rewarding primary school environment, apply today with your CV.
A member of the Educato Recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2025) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable.
Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
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